Compatible Radar Scanners for Garmin 750s

[talltim]

Hi

Am I limited to Garmins own equipment or will other scanners be compataible with a garmin 750s?

Thanks in advance

 

[pvb]

Think you know the answer - Garmin's own. (They describe them as affordable).

 

[talltim]

Thanks, I thought as much

Was also thinking along the lines of AIS

if go with radar, at least an older standalone set up will mean less screen clutter

 

[pvb]

Thanks, I thought as much

Was also thinking along the lines of AIS

if go with radar, at least an older standalone set up will mean less screen clutter

Why on earth would you have a standalone radar when your Garmin 750 will give you radar/chart overlay? This is one of the great features of modern plotters!

In comparison, AIS is a toy - get a standalone AIS if you must have it.

 

[superheat6k]

I have the Gpsmap750 coupled to a Furuno Radio Ocean RO4800 combined VHF / AIS set. This works very well with the Garmin sending position data to the VHF at lo speed and data for AIS the other way at hi speed. The combined set negates the need for a separate aerial or splitter.

The wiring colours on the NMEA0183 are a bit confusing, but I have a detailed schematic showing how hese are paired up.

Force Four offer the RO4800 for £200 and there after service is excellent.

I have been using AIS for several years and it s great for judging time when large vessels are navigating nearby. The ony thing I don't like about AIS is the mis-use (IMHO) by yachts using their damn class B sets in the Solent on sunny days, the mass of triangles renders the system useless in ths circumstance, and I feel there should be regs as to when class B sets can be switched on.

I have a separate Furuno Radar and thought about connecting this but I would have to buy newer kit. Having had the boat for two seasons and only actually switched the radar on in ernest once to pay with the thing I am not sure te extra cost is worth it.

 

[talltim]

I have the Gpsmap750 coupled to a Furuno Radio Ocean RO4800 combined VHF / AIS set. This works very well with the Garmin sending position data to the VHF at lo speed and data for AIS the other way at hi speed. The combined set negates the need for a separate aerial or splitter.

The wiring colours on the NMEA0183 are a bit confusing, but I have a detailed schematic showing how hese are paired up.

Force Four offer the RO4800 for £200 and there after service is excellent.

I have been using AIS for several years and it s great for judging time when large vessels are navigating nearby. The ony thing I don't like about AIS is the mis-use (IMHO) by yachts using their damn class B sets in the Solent on sunny days, the mass of triangles renders the system useless in ths circumstance, and I feel there should be regs as to when class B sets can be switched on.

I have a separate Furuno Radar and thought about connecting this but I would have to buy newer kit. Having had the boat for two seasons and only actually switched the radar on in ernest once to pay with the thing I am not sure te extra cost is worth it.

I have just ordered a RO4800 as they seem a good deal.

Like you cost is a consideration and until I see there is a real need I cant really justify £800ish for a Garmin scanner

Is radar really ness? Luckily with us being along the coast at Eastbourne we should have less traffic on the AIS